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psy⋅cho⋅phys⋅ics

  [sahy-koh-fiz-iks]
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–noun (used with a singular verb)
the branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and resulting sensations and mental states.
Origin:
1875–80; < G Psychophysik. See psycho-, physics

Related forms:
psy⋅cho⋅phys⋅i⋅cal  [sahy-koh-fiz-i-kuhl] , psy⋅cho⋅phys⋅ic, adjective
psy⋅cho⋅phys⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
psy⋅cho⋅phys⋅i⋅cist  [sahy-koh-fiz-uh-sist] , noun
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psy·cho·phys·ics   (sī'kō-fĭz'ĭks)   
n.   (used with a sing. verb)
The branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and sensory response.
psy'cho·phys'i·cal adj., psy'cho·phys'i·cal·ly adv., psy'cho·phys'i·cist (-fĭz'ĭ-sĭst) n.
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Main Entry: psy·cho·phys·i·cal
Pronunciation: "sI-kO-'fiz-i-k&l
Function: adjective
: of or relating to psychophysics;also : sharing mental and physical qualities —psy·cho·phys·i·cal·ly /-k(&-)lE/ adverb

Main Entry: psy·cho·phys·ics
Pronunciation: "sI-kO-'fiz-iks
Function: noun plural but singular in construction
: a branch of psychologyconcerned with the effect of physical processes (as intensity of stimulation) on the mental processes and especially sensations of an organism
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psychophysical psy·cho·phys·i·cal (sī'kō-fĭz'ĭ-kəl)
adj.

  1. Of or relating to psychophysics.

  2. Psychosomatic.

psychophysics psy·cho·phys·ics (sī'kō-fĭz'ĭks)
n.
The branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and sensory response.

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